S8 vs Lagonda Taraf
Audi · Aston Martin
1/4 Mile winner
Lagonda Taraf
Beats the S8 by 0.15s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Lagonda Taraf beats the S8 comfortably, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Lagonda Taraf thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
563 hp
540 hp
0–100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
Top speed
305 km/h
314 km/h
Engine
V8
V12
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
800 Nm
630 Nm
Price
$101,000
$1,100,000
Simulated race times
Distance
S8
Lagonda Taraf
100 m
5.481s
5.425s
1/8 mile
8.052s
7.964s
1/4 mile
11.995s
11.850s
1 km
21.083s
20.775s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: S8 is $101,000 vs $1,100,000 for the Lagonda Taraf — a $999,000 gap. Power: S8 makes 23 hp more (563 vs 540). Top speed: Lagonda Taraf runs to 314 km/h, 9 km/h higher than S8.
FAQ
Which is faster, the S8 or the Lagonda Taraf?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Lagonda Taraf is faster, beating the S8 by 0.15 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S8 vs the Lagonda Taraf?
The S8 hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the Lagonda Taraf does it in 4.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The S8 produces 563 hp; the Lagonda Taraf produces 540 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The S8 tops out at 305 km/h, and the Lagonda Taraf reaches 314 km/h.
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